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Paul Teutul Sr. of 'American Chopper' Hit with $258K Penalty in Copyright Lawsuit

Paul Teutul Sr., star of “American Chopper," was ordered to pay $258,484.45 to a photographer for using artwork without permission. So reports MSN.

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California to Pay $50M Settlement for Not Teaching Kids to Read

The state of California agreed to a $50 million settlement after being sued for failing to teach low-income students of color how to read. So reports Cal Matters.

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Husch Blackwell’s Greg Smith Goes Public with Tale of Sobriety, Success

Husch Blackwell Chairman Greg Smith spent his company’s partner retreat talking about his battle with alcohol, his 30 years sober and its impact on his personal and professional life in a rare public address about the issue. So reports Law.com.

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Husch Blackwell’s Greg Smith Goes Public with Tale of Sobriety, Success

Husch Blackwell Chairman Greg Smith spent his company’s partner retreat talking about his battle with alcohol, his 30 years sober and its impact on his personal and professional life in a rare public address about the issue. So reports Law.com.

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Did Trump Offer Assange a Pardon Over Russia's Email Hack?

Former Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) was allegedly sent to the Ecuadoran Embassy in London to broker a deal with Julian Assange that would have given the Wikileaks founder clemency if he gave up information proving the Russian government was not the source of the hacked emails from the Democratic Party published on Assange's Wikileaks website. So reports Ars Technica.

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Man Argues 2nd Amendment Allows Him to Be Drunk with a Gun

Frederick Weber of Ohio argued police violated his constitutional rights by arresting him for being drunk while brandishing a shotgun at his home. So reports The New York Daily News.

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Connecticut Trans-athlete Rules Rob Students of Scholarships: Lawsuit

Selina Soule, Alanna Smith, and Chelsea Mitchell, female high school track athletes, filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing Connecticut’s prep sports guidance allows ‘biological males’ to compete with girls, thus robbing them of scholarship opportunities. So reports The Washington Times.

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Sea World Settles Investor Lawsuit Over Impact of Anti-captivity Documentary

SeaWorld Entertainment agreed to pay $65 million in order to settle a lawsuit brought by investors who claim the company was dishonest about the impact an anti-captivity documentary had on attendance. So reports The Los Angeles Times.

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Calif. Lawyer 'Middle Man' for Arms Dealers: Feds

Melinda Romines, a lawyer from California, was arrested by ATF agents who claim she sold methamphetamine and unlicensed guns. So reports The New York Post.

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Actor Jussie Smollett Indicted After Special Prosecutor Investigation

Jussie Smollett, a former actor from the TV show Empire, was indicted by a grand jury for after allegedly falsely reporting a hate crime. So reports ABC News.

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